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krayzie · 04-23-2014, 11:41 AM

I would rather run used steelies even if they look more ghetto than replicas IMO.

$480 you can already get another set of used stock rims.

I'm waiting for the replica defenders to show up.

djdnz · 04-23-2014, 11:48 AM

The fact that they have copied the Volk Logos makes me really question the certification stampings as well. There is also no marking of the real manufacturer of the wheel so in this case I would strongly suggest staying away from this wheel.

When it comes to wheels, the only thing you can count on the most is that the manufacturer has VIA or TUV testing.

Unfortunately, it's easy to simply stamp the certification label on and not actually comply with the testing required. In this case, the wheel manufacturer is likely so obscure it would be difficult to prosecute them as a result of the forgery.

If the wheel manufacturer is of a large enough size, with a brand name worth protecting, such as ROTA - you can bet that the stampings on the wheel are genuine otherwise they have a lot more to lose than some fly by night forgery company overseas.

bhbnuckle · 04-23-2014, 12:10 PM

xxr 522 is looks like TE as well.. try xxr or rota instead of those namebrandless wheel.

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04-23-2014, 11:41 AM	#15
krayzie Drive From Home Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: BRZ STI Performance Location: Filth City Posts: 4,914 Thanks: 2,368 Thanked 3,111 Times in 2,007 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I would rather run used steelies even if they look more ghetto than replicas IMO. $480 you can already get another set of used stock rims. I'm waiting for the replica defenders to show up.

04-23-2014, 11:48 AM	#16
djdnz 1337 Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 2013 BRZ WRB S/C Location: San Jose, CA / Waterloo, ON Posts: 1,134 Thanks: 776 Thanked 482 Times in 269 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	The fact that they have copied the Volk Logos makes me really question the certification stampings as well. There is also no marking of the real manufacturer of the wheel so in this case I would strongly suggest staying away from this wheel. When it comes to wheels, the only thing you can count on the most is that the manufacturer has VIA or TUV testing. Unfortunately, it's easy to simply stamp the certification label on and not actually comply with the testing required. In this case, the wheel manufacturer is likely so obscure it would be difficult to prosecute them as a result of the forgery. If the wheel manufacturer is of a large enough size, with a brand name worth protecting, such as ROTA - you can bet that the stampings on the wheel are genuine otherwise they have a lot more to lose than some fly by night forgery company overseas.

04-23-2014, 12:10 PM	#17
bhbnuckle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S/2003 Honda Accord Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario Posts: 527 Thanks: 160 Thanked 77 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	xxr 522 is looks like TE as well.. try xxr or rota instead of those namebrandless wheel.

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